A.D. 1986 October 26

The Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost

Proper 25

Collects

Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Lessons

Revised Common Lectionary — Year C

Semicontinuous Series
Complementary Series

Daily Office Lectionary — Year Two

Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer

1979 Lectionary — Year C

Prefaces

1. Of God the Father

For you are the source of light and life; you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord.

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2. Of God the Son

Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who on the first day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life.

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3. Of God the Holy Spirit

For by water and the Holy Spirit you have made us a new people in Jesus Christ our Lord, to show forth your glory in all the world.

Liturgical Colors

Green

Alfred the Great, King of the West Saxons, 899

Liturgical Colors

White or Gold

References